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Custom Hat Pins

Custom hat pins turn any cap, beanie, or trucker hat into a canvas for your brand, crew, or cause. Made in vibrant soft enamel with raised metal borders, our hat pins hold up to daily wear while keeping your design sharp. Every order includes up to 7 enamel colors at no extra charge, free artwork, a 100-pin minimum, 7–10 business day production, and free priority air shipping to the US.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production generally takes between 7-10 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.
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Custom hat pins turn any cap, beanie, or trucker hat into a canvas for your brand, crew, or cause. Made in vibrant soft enamel with raised metal borders, our hat pins hold up to daily wear while keeping your design sharp. Every order includes up to 7 enamel colors at no extra charge, free artwork, a 100-pin minimum, 7–10 business day production, and free priority air shipping to the US.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production generally takes between 7-10 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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Need it faster? Try 🇺🇸 USA Rush Pins

Manufactured in the USA and shipped in 3–5 business days — perfect when you're up against a tight deadline.

Shop USA Rush Pins arrow_forward
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.

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Pin Features

High Polished Gold
High Polished Silver
Copper
Black Nickel
Black Metal
Antique Gold
Antique Silver
Antique Copper
Dual Plating
Rubber Clutch
Butterfly Clutch
Deluxe Clutch
Jewelry Clutch
Cufflinks
Magnetic Back
Safety Pin
Individual Poly Bags
Custom Printed Cards
Acrylic Case
Velvet Box
Velvet Bag

What Are Custom Hat Pins?

Custom hat pins are small enamel lapel pins designed to be worn on hats — ball caps, trucker hats, beanies, dad hats, and bucket hats. They're the same quality construction as a classic lapel pin, just used to personalize headwear instead of a jacket or bag. Most are made in soft enamel, with your design pressed into metal and hand-filled with color so it stands up to everyday wear.

Hat pins have become a signature accessory for streetwear and lifestyle brands, outdoor and adventure companies, sports fans, veterans, and clubs and crews of every kind. A single pin turns a plain cap into branded merch or a personal statement — which is exactly why "hat pins" and "pins for hats" have grown into one of the most searched custom-pin categories.

You can make a hat pin in any size or shape you can imagine, with up to 7 enamel colors included at no extra charge plus upgrade options like glitter, glow-in-the-dark, and spinning elements. A secure rubber or locking clutch keeps the pin firmly in place on fabric so it won't fall off mid-wear. Prefer an all-metal look? Compare die struck and cloisonné styles below.

Hat pins start at a 100-piece minimum with free artwork, 7–10 business day production, and free priority air shipping to the US — the same fast turnaround and pricing as the rest of our custom pin line.

How Hat Pins Are Made

Our hat pins are made in soft enamel — a precise five-step process that gives each pin sharp detail, rich color, and the durability to ride along on a cap every day.

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Design & Die Creation

Our art team turns your logo or idea into production-ready artwork, then cuts a custom steel die in your pin's exact shape.

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Metal Stamping

The die stamps an iron or brass blank under high pressure, creating raised metal borders and recessed wells that hold each color.

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Enamel Color Fill

Each recessed area is hand-filled with your enamel colors — up to 7 included free — sitting just below the polished metal lines.

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Baking & Curing

The pins are baked to harden the enamel, locking in vivid color that resists scratches, sweat, and weather on everyday headwear.

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Plating & Finishing

Your chosen plating is applied, the secure clutch backing is attached, and every pin is inspected before it ships.

Esmalte Suave vs Troquelado vs Cloisonné Pines

Característica Esmalte Suave
Más Popular
Troquelado Cloisonné
Color Hasta 7 colores gratis Sin esmalte — todo metal Hasta 7 colores gratis
Superficie Texturizado — líneas metálicas en relieve Pulido en relieve / arenado en bajo relieve Suave — pulido al ras
Apariencia Vibrante, dimensional Clásico, metal formal Calidad de joyería, premium
Costo Bajo El más bajo Más alto
Tiempo de Producción 7-10 días hábiles 7-10 días hábiles 7-10 días hábiles
Ideal Para Eventos, pines de intercambio, promocionales Corporativo, militar, gobierno, premios Premios corporativos, uso prolongado

¿Quieres un estilo diferente? Conoce nuestros esmalte suave pines, troquelado pines o cloisonné pines.

Specifications

Available Sizes 0.75" to 2" (most popular: 1" and 1.25"); custom sizes and shapes available
Base Material Iron or brass
Plating Options Gold, silver, copper, nickel, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, dual plating
Colors Included Up to 7 enamel colors at no extra charge
Upgrade Options Glitter, glow-in-the-dark, translucent enamel, spinning elements, epoxy dome coating
Minimum Order 100 units
Production Time 7–10 business days
Shipping Free priority air shipping to the US
Attachment Options Rubber clutch, butterfly clutch, deluxe locking clutch, jewelry clutch, magnetic back, safety pin

How Hat Pins Are Different from Lapel Pins

The biggest difference is the backing. A hat pin has to hold tight on soft, flexing fabric and survive being tossed in a bag, so the standard butterfly clutch isn't always enough. We recommend a rubber clutch (gentle on knit fabric) or a deluxe locking clutch (locks onto the post so it won't shake loose), and a magnetic backing is available when you don't want to pierce the hat at all. Wider designs are mounted on two posts so the pin sits flat and won't spin.

Hat pins also tend to run a little smaller than a jacket lapel pin — most land between 0.75" and 1.25" so they fit a cap panel without looking oversized. Bucket hats and beanies leave more room, so some customers size up there.

Placement is flexible: the front panel or side of a baseball cap, the brim fold of a beanie, or anywhere on a bucket hat. Otherwise it's the same product — any of our pin styles can be worn on a hat, which is why a "hat lapel pin" and a hat pin are really the same thing.

Popular Hat Pin Styles

Hat pins can be made in any of our custom pin styles. Soft enamel is by far the most popular — raised metal borders with recessed color fills create a textured, durable finish that holds up to daily wear on a cap. Die struck pins skip the color for a clean, all-metal look that feels classic and professional.

For a smooth, jewelry-quality surface, cloisonné polishes the enamel flat with the metal. And when you need full-color, photo-realistic artwork — or you're on a tight deadline — printed USA Rush pins reproduce unlimited colors and ship in just 3–5 business days.

Who Orders Custom Hat Pins?

Hat pins have a wide audience. Streetwear and lifestyle brands add them as merch and hat accessories; sports teams and leagues put team logos on caps; and outdoor and adventure clubs — hiking groups, fishing clubs, and national-park collectors — lean into the "park pin" trend. Corporate teams use them for conference swag, onboarding kits, and trade-show giveaways, while collectors display whole sets on a hat, backpack, or pin board.

Hat pins are also one of the easiest ways for men to add personality to a plain cap. A single pin on the front panel turns a generic hat into something personal — a company logo, a favorite design, or a pin picked up at an event — which makes them popular as groomsmen gifts, Father's Day presents, and everyday style accessories.

Design Tips for Hat Pins

A few guidelines from our production team for getting the best results on a small hat pin.

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Keep It Simple at Small Sizes

Fine details and tiny text get lost below 0.75". Bold shapes, thick lines, and a clear focal point read best on a cap-sized pin. If your artwork is intricate, size up to 1.25" or larger.

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Use High-Contrast Colors

High-contrast color choices stand out on a hat far better than subtle gradients or closely related tones. Strong color separation keeps your design legible from a distance.

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Match Plating to the Hat

Consider the hat color when choosing plating. Gold plating pops on dark hats, while silver or black nickel works better on lighter colors. A quick look at your most common hat color helps the pin stand out.

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Add Epoxy for Outdoor Wear

If the pin will live on a hat that's worn outdoors, an epoxy dome coating adds a clear, durable layer that protects the enamel from scratches, sweat, and weather.

Hat Pin FAQs

  • Respuesta

    Los pins para gorras personalizados son pins de esmalte diseñados para usarse en gorras — gorras de béisbol, gorras de camionero, beanies, dad hats y bucket hats. Se fabrican igual que un pin de solapa clásico; “pin para gorra” solo describe dónde se usa. La mayoría se hacen en esmalte suave, con tu diseño prensado en metal y rellenado a mano con hasta 7 colores sin costo adicional. Un broche seguro de poste y mariposa mantiene el pin firmemente sujeto a la tela para que acompañe tu gorra sin caerse.

  • Respuesta

    Cada pin tiene un poste de metal en la parte trasera que atraviesa la tela y se fija con un broche. Para gorras recomendamos un broche de goma o un broche de seguridad tipo deluxe, que sujetan el poste con firmeza y resisten aflojarse durante el uso diario. Ambos broches se incluyen como opciones sin costo adicional, y puedes elegir el que prefieras al hacer tu pedido.

  • Respuesta

    El pedido mínimo es de 100 pins, y puedes pedir un solo diseño o combinar varios dentro de esa cantidad. Los pedidos más grandes reducen el precio por unidad — consulta nuestra página de precios para descuentos por volumen. La producción tarda de 7 a 10 días hábiles y el envío a EE. UU. es gratis.

  • Respuesta

    No hay diferencia en el producto — es el mismo pin de esmalte personalizado, solo que se usa en una gorra en lugar de una chaqueta, bolso o cordón. Cualquiera de nuestros estilos de pin puede hacerse como pin para gorra, incluyendo esmalte suave, troquelado y cloisonné. El esmalte suave es la opción más popular para gorras porque su color vibrante y sus bordes de metal elevados resisten bien el uso diario.

  • Respuesta

    Los pins para gorras son populares entre marcas de streetwear y estilo de vida, empresas outdoor, aficionados deportivos, veteranos, escuelas, clubes y campañas de concientización. Los diseños comunes incluyen logotipos, mascotas, insignias de unidad, lemas e iconos pequeños que se leen con claridad al tamaño de un pin. Puedes hacer un pin para gorra en cualquier forma, además de mejoras como glitter, brillo en la oscuridad, esmalte translúcido y elementos giratorios para que destaque en una gorra.

  • Respuesta

    Puedes completar un formulario de cotización en cualquiera de nuestras páginas de productos o mientras exploras fotos en la galería. Allí podrás elegir las características de diseño que prefieras, dejar notas para nuestros diseñadores y subir imágenes de referencia.

    También puedes contactarnos por teléfono, mensaje de texto o correo electrónico.

    Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
    Teléfono: +1-800-252-0904
    Texto: +1-800-252-0904

  • Respuesta

    Las cantidades mínimas varían según el producto:

    • Pines de solapa, llaveros, medallas, cintas y parches: 100 unidades
    • Pines de intercambio (estándar y USA Rush): 200 unidades
    • Monedas de desafío: 50 unidades
    • Hebillas de cinturón: 25 unidades

    Las cantidades más grandes reducen el precio por unidad. Visita nuestra página de precios para conocer más.

  • Respuesta

    Los tiempos de producción varían según el tipo de producto y la complejidad de tu diseño. Para información más precisa, consulta con tu representante de ventas. Los siguientes tiempos son estimados generales y no incluyen el tiempo de envío:

    • Pines de solapa: 7-10 días hábiles
    • Cintas: 7-10 días hábiles
    • Parches: 14 días hábiles
    • Llaveros: 12-14 días hábiles
    • Hebillas de cinturón: 14-18 días hábiles
    • Monedas de desafío: 14-18 días hábiles
    • Pines urgentes (fabricados en EE.UU.): 3-5 días hábiles
    • Monedas de desafío urgentes: 3-5 días hábiles

  • Respuesta

    Puedes pagar por teléfono o en línea a través de nuestro portal de pago seguro. Ten a la mano tu número de cotización y verifica que la prueba de diseño asignada corresponda al diseño que deseas comprar.

    Haz clic aquí para buscar tu cotización y pagar en línea, o sigue el enlace que te enviamos por correo electrónico con tu prueba de diseño.

    Para pagar por teléfono, llama al +1-800-252-0904.

  • Respuesta

    Ofrecemos precios con descuento según la cantidad de productos en tu pedido. Entre más unidades ordenes, menor será el precio por unidad. Visita nuestra página de precios para más información.

Popular Uses for Hat Pins

A hat pin turns everyday headwear into something personal. Here are some of the most popular ways our customers put them to work.

Military & Veteran Caps

Veteran ball caps are one of the most recognizable homes for a custom pin. Unit insignia, service branch emblems, deployment pins, and reunion designs give veterans and service members a way to wear their story with pride. A secure locking clutch keeps the pin firmly in place through everyday wear.

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Awareness & Fundraising

Pinned to a cap or beanie, an awareness pin keeps a cause visible everywhere the wearer goes. Charity walks, memorial campaigns, and nonprofit fundraisers use custom hat pins as keepsakes and giveaways — affordable enough to hand out in volume, meaningful enough that supporters actually keep and wear them.

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School, Team & Club Spirit

Mascots, team logos, club crests, and crew names look right at home on a cap or beanie. Schools, sports teams, fan groups, and lifestyle brands use hat pins to build identity and turn ordinary headwear into wearable merch — whether it's a student section, a booster club, or a streetwear drop.

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